Dwaraka Tirumala, about 40 km northeast of Eluru, is one of the most important Vaishnavite pilgrimage sites in Andhra Pradesh. The Sri Venkateswara temple stands on a small hill at the end of a long climb of steps, drawing tens of thousands of pilgrims a week, particularly at weekends and during the Brahmotsavam festival in spring.
The temple complex includes the main shrine to Venkateswara, a separate shrine to Andal (the only female alvar saint), and several smaller pavilions. Eluru is the closest major railway station and bus connections are frequent; the climb itself is moderate and takes about half an hour. Mornings are quieter and far cooler.